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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.37, 376.65 and 178.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.37, 376.65 and 178.92 is: 268.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.37 : 376.65 = 178.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.37/376.65 = 178.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.37x = 376.65 × 178.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.37x = 67,390.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,390.22/251.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.09

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